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GANNE EXTENDS ADVANTAGE
It didn’t take Megan Ganne long after the break to impose her superiority over proceedings. She’s now 4-up over Brooke Biermann after making a birdie on the 19th hole of the day, a 345-yard par-4, which her opponent could only par.
Biermann then settles things down with a tie on the 20th, but she’ll want to cut into that lead sooner rather than later if she’s to stand a decent chance.
MEET THE FINALISTS
Brooke Biermann was born in Missouri and attended Michigan State. This is her final tournament before she turns pro. Her dad, Bill, is caddying for her this week.
Megha Ganne was born in New Jersey and attends Stanford. She’s touted as a star of the future and qualified for the US Women’s Open aged just 15. She placed T14 in the 2021 edition of the Major.
STORY OF THE FINAL SO FAR…
As for the first half of the final, it had been nip and tuck between Biermann and Ganne over the first 11 holes, with Biermann largely keeping in touch despite falling behind several times.
That’s when Ganne’s class began to shine through though, winning the 12th, 13th and 14th before Biermann stopped the rot.
That leaves the Michigan State player some work to do, but there’s a lot of golf left to be played at Bandon Dunes.
HOW THEY REACHED THE FINAL
How did Brooke Biermann and Megha Ganne make it to the final?
Well, for only the third time in 125 editions of the tournament, both semifinal matches went to extra holes. Eventually, Biermann edged out Lyla Louderbaugh, with Ganne getting the better of Ella Scaysbrook.
WELCOME
Welcome to the coverage of the final session of one of the most prestigious amateur tournaments, the US Women’s Amateur.
After the first 18 holes of the 36-hole marathon between Brooke Biermann and Megha Ganne, it’s Stanford’s Ganne who has the clear advantage, taking a 3-up lead over her rival in the match play contest.
Let’s see how the rest of the action unfolds, where I’ll keep you up to date throughout the evening. Play resumes in 15 minutes or so.
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